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Roadbuilding

Connected vehicle technology could curtail work zone crashes

Learn more from Equipment World about connected vehicle (CV) technology & how it can be used to reduce work-zone related crashes caused by distracted driving.

November 16, 2018

Safety

CPWR: Deaths rise at small construction companies, drop at larger firms

Large construction firm fatalities dropped 30% between 2008 and 2016, while small construction firm fatalities climbed 57% according to CPWR. Learn more here.

November 12, 2018

Safety

Ill. construction worker trapped 2 hours in collapsed trench

An Illinois construction worker was trapped for two hours due to a collapsed trench. Check out the story and get other heavy equipment news on Equipment World.

November 1, 2018

Business

U.S. construction starts to be flat in 2019 while another recession looms

Get details on the construction industry's forecast and outlook going into the new year. See what to expect and get other heavy equipment industry news here.

October 31, 2018

Roadbuilding

Probing Miami bridge collapse, NTSB eyes concrete, tension rod, jack

The National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation into the potential causes of the bridge collapse. Learn the details of the investigation.

October 30, 2018

World of Concrete

Haulotte shares new business strategy, demos new electric boom lift at North America Open Days 2018

Haulotte offered education, hands-on machine demonstrations, and test drives at its North America Open Days 2018. Learn more on Equipment World.

October 26, 2018

Business

Amid building boom, Universal Forest Products posts 13th straight quarter of record sales, earnings

Universal Forest Products reports record sales and earnings for the 3rd quarter of 2018, making this its 13th straight quarter of increases. Learn more here.

October 25, 2018

Construction Equipment

Lind’s new LED Jobsite lights eliminate need for string lights

With five models in the LED Jobsite system, each reduces downtime, maintenance, and installation costs by eliminating the need for hundreds of string lights.

October 24, 2018

Dealers

Vacuworx appoints Hayes VP of business development, strategic accounts

Randy Hayes has been promoted to vice president of business development and strategic accounts at Vacuworx. Learn more about his promotion on Equipment World.

October 24, 2018

Recruiting & retention

S.D. tech school hosts high schoolers at Construction Awareness Day Camp

Western Dakota Tech held its annual Construction Awareness Day Camp for over 100 high school students. Get more details on the event here on Equipment World.

October 24, 2018

Safety

Trench collapse kills 2 workers in Wyo.; OSHA investigates

Two construction workers in Wyoming died in a trench collapse that triggered an investigation by the Wyoming OSHA. Get more information on the story here.

October 8, 2018

Construction Equipment

Pelican’s new linkable 9600 LED Modular Lights illuminate over 350 yds. on construction sites

Pelican says its brand new 9600 LED Modular Lights can bring out a daylight effect for working at night. Get more details right here on Equipment World.

October 8, 2018